The God and Gigs Show
Learn how to connect all the dots of your life - artistic, spiritual and business - so you can thrive as a creative. Hosted by musician and creative coach Allen C. Paul, you'll hear the challenges and triumphs of visionary creatives and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith. Topics we cover include: How To Start a Career in Music as a Christian; How to Make a Living as a Creative; How to Grow Your Audience while Honoring God; How to Stay Inspired and Motivated as a Creative; How to Handle Working in Secular Genres as a Christian; and much more. Whether you're a musician, creative soul, or aspiring Christian entrepreneur, you'll hear something each week that unlocks your potential and empowers your artistic path! Join us and discover how to become the creative you were created to be.
Episodes
Feeling like you have too much on your plate, yet nothing impactful is happening?
This feeling of overwhelm is common among faith-conscious creators who want to make a lasting impact on the world and their industries, yet feel like they are spread too thin to make a difference.
In this Creator Checkup excerpt, we'll explore how keeping your mind fixed on the right things - the spiritual focus that God makes available ...
Torn between marketing your work because you know it's valuable, and feeling judged because it's not specifically "ministry?"
In this honest and insightful conversation, Jake Doberenz—writer, podcast producer, and founder of Theophany Media—joins Allen C. Paul to unpack what it really means to promote your work with purpose and integrity.
You’ll discover:
- Why self-promotion doesn’t have to feel selfish when it...
Does this describe you? You're got a God-given talent or ability, but you find yourself frustrated and unsure if you're pursuing it correctly.
It leads you to feeling stuck, confused and feeling unfulfilled, as if you missed the boat on God's blessing on your creative life.
If that's you, you might be falling for one of three common myths that Christian creators often believe. Making these mistakes can deny or d...
What would you do if you achieved your greatest creative goal, only to struggle to experience that level of success again?
If you've ever wondered how to handle sudden success, but keep your faith when you don't see that success sustained, this is the episode you need to hear.
Best-selling author David Gregory saw his book, "Dinner with a Perfect Stranger" reach the New York Times bestseller list, sell...
Every creative has felt that moment—the blank page, the failed project, or the post that never caught on—when fear creeps in and whispers, “What if I’m really not meant to do this?”
For Christian creators, that fear can run even deeper, making you question about your faith, calling, and worth.
In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen C. Paul shines a light on the hidden struggles with fear that hinder our creativity and offe...
Are you struggling to find the right people to share your message with - people who actually want to learn from you and become life-long fans and supporters?
Being a guest on the right podcasts can make all that happen - but it starts with learning what you need to do to find these podcasts, and more importantly, become someone who instantly provides what these hosts need and want.
On this episode, we talk to someone who is a respe...
Is your creative identity firmly rooted in your relationship with God? Or are you in danger of putting all of your trust in your talent instead of Him?
In this conversation with Gail Saintil, founder of God Arts, we explore the struggle every Christian creator faces: how to honor God with our gifts without letting them define us.
🎨 Topics we cover:
- How Gail discovered her God-given calling through the arts
- Why Christian artists m...
Is your struggle to stay focused a curse - or a blessing in disguise?
It's all too common for creative personalities to be disorganized, highly distracted, and unable to follow through with daily responsibilities. However, that does not mean that all creators are doomed to distraction. In this episode, ADHD coach Cindy Baker will show you how the way your brain works can be an asset instead of a liability - even if y...
The internet is abuzz about influencer Tabitha Brown's assertion that some creators need to get a 'real job' and stop chasing ineffective business ideas. Was she right? Should creators willingly give up their dreams and settle for traditional careers?
We discussed this on one of our recent Creator Checkup livestreams, and the answer isn't as simple as it seems. In this conversation you'll discover why there...
Have you struggled to find just where your gifts fit in the world? Feeling like God gave you a bad deal and you have nothing important to share?
Our guest today, Heather Day, knows that feeling. But over time, she discovered that God had the perfect position and message for her to share. As a communications director, author and financial mentor, she's found her many talents just needed a place where God could use them.
In thi...
What does travelling to 3 conferences in one week teach us about achieving our biggest creative dreams?
In this inspiring conversation recap from our Friday Creator Checkup disucssion, we'll dive into the one powerful mindset shift you need to make to turn your vision into a reality as a faith focused creator.
Want to read our LinkedIn article on this trip along with our takeaways? Click here to read it!
From Broadway to God's Way: How To Accept Divine Direction in Your Creative Career w/ Khadijah Rolle
Do you feel like your creative dream is experiencing a divine delay?
If you've been working faithfully toward a goal, but things keep shifting under your feet, Khadijah Rolle's story will inspire you to stay focused - because God may just be redirecting you into a brand new dream you didn't even see coming.
Khadijah Rolle is an actress, writer, producer and Broadway performer who recently completed her run in A Wonde...
Feeling alone in this creator journey? Is counting followers more depressing than inspiring? In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul sits down with Christian podcaster, author, and designer Addie Ott to explore why chasing social media followers won’t satisfy your creative soul—and how true creative friendships can lead to lasting joy and purpose.
After watching, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize the da...
Are you a creative who’s ever squirmed when someone asked, “So, how much does this cost?” You’re not alone—and you’re definitely in the right place.
In this recorded livestream from our Friday Creator Checkups on YouTube, host Allen C. Paul tackles the tough and oh-so-relatable question of why so many faith-focused artists and creators wrestle with pricing their work.
Drawing insight from personal experiences and candid listener res...
Thinking about starting a podcast to share a powerful message or passion with the world? Wish you knew how you could find a way to make enough money to make it a reality?
This episode will show you how one dedicated creator did just that.
In this conversation, host Allen C Paul sits down with Rory Paquette—a full-time content creator, podcaster, and coach—who has not only built a thriving podcasting career, but done so while remain...
Few topics spark more passion (and opinion) than the discussion over Gospel versus Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in our churches.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to pick a side, or wrestled with how to faithfully serve God, your congregation, and your artistry in a culture full of musical "either/ors," you’re not alone.
That's why we're revisiting a powerful and timely conversation with ...
Does what you wear truly represent WHO you are?
Fashion is one of the most personal and revealing ways that we express ourselves every day, but the powerful industry that makes these clothes is largely hidden from the public - especially when it comes to how Christian values are perceived and treated.
In this episode, you'll find out what really happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry when you're a Christian tr...
In this episode, we dive into the real reason most Christian creators struggle with confidence—and it’s not what you think!
Host Allen C. Paul shares biblical insight on why praying for confidence might actually keep you stuck, and unveils the mindset shift you need to unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re an artist, musician, writer, or entrepreneur, you’ll discover the critical steps to walk in God-given creative confide...
Do you want to reach more people with your message, writing or creative gift, but you're worried that trying too hard will risk damaging your family and closest relationships?
There's hope in the story behind one of our culture's foremost mentors on marriage and building impactful Kingdom culture!
Author, coach, and creator of The 7 Rings of Marriage, Jackie Bledsoe, is joining us to share how he's impacting h...
Are you doing ALL the things the gurus tell you to do...yet you're not making ANY progress as a Christian creator?
You've stayed faithful, you've posted, you've planned, you've been praying.
But your goals feel even more out of reach.
The reason isn't talent, or even your faith. It's your community - or your lack of it.
In this episode, we point out why having a strong, aligned creator community i...
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